Letters from New York State politicians, 1837-1865.

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Letters from New York State politicians, 1837-1865.

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Routine notes and short letters from prominent politicians who hailed from New York State, including William Henry Seward, Oliver Phelps, and William C. Bouck. The letter from Bouck is addressed to A.C. Flagg, who was the New York State comptroller at the time (1837).

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Seward, William Henry, 1801-1872

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William Henry Seward was born in Florida, Orange County, New York, on May 16, 1801. He was the son of Samuel S. Seward and Mary (Jennings) Seward. He graduated from Union College in 1820, studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1822. In 1823, he moved to Auburn, New York, where he entered Judge Elijah Miller's law office. He married Frances Adeline Miller, Judge Miller's daughter, in 1824. Seward was interested in politics early in his career and became actively involved in the Anti-Masonic m...

Bouck, William C., 1786-1859

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New York governor. From the description of Letters, 1842-1845. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 31526783 Governor of New York. From the description of Certification of William C. Bouck, 1844. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79452029 From the description of Autograph letter signed : Albany, to the Secretary of the Navy, 1844 Jun. 26. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270514756 Sheriff of Schoharie County, 1812-1814; member of the New Yo...

Flagg, Azariah C. (Azariah Cutting), 1790-1873

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Flagg was a prominent New York City politician. From the description of Papers, 1824-1866. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 309769773 Born in Clinton County, N.Y. Moved to Plattsburgh, ca. 1811; established the Plattsburgh Republican newspaper, ca. 1812-1813. Appointed secretary of state in 1826; served as state comptroller, 1834-1839, and 1842-1846. From the description of Letter : Albany, to N.S. Benton, 1832 July 10. (Buffalo ...

Phelps, Oliver, 1749-1809

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U.S. representative from Massachusetts, public official of Massachusetts, and jurist. From the description of Letter of Oliver Phelps, 1797. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79450050 Oliver Phelps was from Suffield, Connecticut. In the late 1780s, he formed a partnership with Nathaniel Gorham to speculate in land in western New York. Phelps was also involved in land speculation in other parts of the United States. From the description of Bills and accounts [Photost...